Barney King, Interim Head

Professors: Barnhart, Gross, Shappee, and Splichal; Associate Professors: Alexander, Brockway, Most, and A. Smith; Assistant Professor: Karcz; Instructors: Beckman, Hiechel, Hinchee, Irvin, and Ley; Program Manager of Salina Aviation Research Center: Blanks; Emeritus Professors: Barnard and King; Emeritus Assistant Professor: Garrison.

2310 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401-8196
785-826-2679
Fax: 785-826-2934
www.salina.k-state.edu/aviation

The Aviation Department offers a comprehensive range of aviation study opportunities offering bachelor degrees options in Airport Management, Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, Helicopter Pilot, Professional Pilot, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems; as well as certificates in Airframe and Powerplant, Airport Management, Avionics, Composite Repair, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, in addition to an aviation safety minor.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

• •  Aeronautical Technology BS–Aviation Maintenance Management Option
• •  Aeronautical Technology BS–Airport Management Option
• •  Aeronautical Technology BS–Avionics Systems and Management Option
• •  Aeronautical Technology BS–Helicopter Pilot Option
• •  Aeronautical Technology BS–Professional Pilot Option
• •  Aeronautical Technology BS–Unmanned Aircraft Systems Option

Certificates

• •  Airport Management Certificate (CAMC)
• •  Avionics Maintenance Technology Certificate (CAVMTC)
• •  Composite Repair Certificate

Minor

• •  Aviation Safety Minor (RAVSAF)
• •  Unmanned Aircraft Systems Minor (RUAS)

Courses

Aviation Maintenance

• •  AVM 101 - Introduction to Aircraft Materials and Tooling Standards
• •  AVM 102 - Aviation Regulations, Compliance and Operations
• •  AVM 111 - Basic Aircraft Electricity
• •  AVM 112 - Aircraft Welding
• •  AVM 121 - Aircraft Drawings
• •  AVM 131 - Aircraft Standards
• •  AVM 132 - Aircraft Fluid Power
• •  AVM 141 - Aircraft Science
• •  AVM 142 - Airframe Systems
• •  AVM 151 - Aviation Maintenance Fundamentals
• •  AVM 152 - Airframe Structures and Repair
• •  AVM 162 - Airframe Electrical Systems
• •  AVM 201 - Aircraft Metallic Primary Structures
• •  AVM 203 - Aircraft Environmental and Fire Protection Systems
• •  AVM 205 - Aircraft Landing Gear and Fluid Power Systems
• •  AVM 207 - Aircraft Electrical Systems
• •  AVM 214 - Introduction to Aircraft Propulsion Theory, Design and Systems
• •  AVM 216 - Aircraft Propulsion Drive Systems
• •  AVM 231 - Aircraft Finish and Fabrication
• •  AVM 241 - Navigational Aids and Communication Systems
• •  AVM 261 - Aircraft Inspection and Assembly
• •  AVM 290 - Problems in Aviation
• •  AVM 301 - Advanced Reciprocating Powerplant Technology
• •  AVM 303 - Introduction to Aircraft Composite Structures
• •  AVM 304 - Aircraft Fuel Management and Metering Systems
• •  AVM 305 - Introduction to Aircraft Avionics and Instrument Systems
• •  AVM 306 - Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft Design and Assembly
• •  AVM 312 - Aircraft Propellers
• •  AVM 321 - Powerplant Fundamentals
• •  AVM 322 - Powerplant Operation and Troubleshooting
• •  AVM 332 - Gas Turbine Powerplant
• •  AVM 342 - Powerplant Induction and Fuel Systems
• •  AVM 351 - Powerplant Ignition and Electrical Systems
• •  AVM 352 - Powerplant Overhaul
• •  AVM 390 - Problems in Aviation
• •  AVM 401 - Aircraft Airworthiness, Conformity, and Quality Assurance
• •  AVM 402 - Advanced Gas Turbine Powerplant Technology
• •  AVM 403 - Advanced Aircraft Avionics and Instrument Systems

Aviation Technology

• •  AVT 100 - Introduction to Aviation
• •  AVT 120 - Aeronautical Programs Flight Familiarization
• •  AVT 200 - Introduction to Airport Management
• •  AVT 240 - Introduction to Air Traffic Control
• •  AVT 242 - Aviation Meteorology
• •  AVT 243 - Aircraft Electrical, Navigational, and Communication Systems
• •  AVT 250 - Safety and Security of Airport Ground Operations
• •  AVT 270 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• •  AVT 300 - UAS Powerplant Fundamentals
• •  AVT 315 - Advanced Avionics
• •  AVT 316 - AET and FCC Training
• •  AVT 317 - Composites I
• •  AVT 318 - Composites I Laboratory
• •  AVT 327 - Avionics Repair
• •  AVT 330 - Avionics Troubleshooting
• •  AVT 340 - Human Factors in Aviation
• •  AVT 360 - Airport Law
• •  AVT 361 - Airport Environmental Studies
• •  AVT 370 - UAS Design
• •  AVT 373 - UAS Design for Non-Aviators
• •  AVT 386 - Aerodynamics
• •  AVT 389 - Problems in Aviation
• •  AVT 400 - Composites II
• •  AVT 405 - Introduction to Non-destructive Testing
• •  AVT 410 - Aviation Maintenance Management
• •  AVT 417 - Composites III
• •  AVT 420 - Aviation Accident Investigation
• •  AVT 428 - Avionics Installation
• •  AVT 429 - Avionics Maintenance
• •  AVT 430 - Advanced Avionics Installation
• •  AVT 435 - Air Transportation
• •  AVT 440 - Air Carrier Operations
• •  AVT 442 - Advanced Air Traffic Control
• •  AVT 445 - Aviation Law
• •  AVT 446 - Corporate and Business Aviation Management
• •  AVT 448 - Aviation Legislation
• •  AVT 450 - Aviation Safety Management
• •  AVT 451 - System Safety
• •  AVT 455 - Current Trends and Issues in Aviation
• •  AVT 460 - UAS Mission Planning and Operations
• •  AVT 461 - Airport Planning and Management I
• •  AVT 462 - Airport Planning and Management II
• •  AVT 463 - UAS Mission Planning and Operations for Non-Aviators
• •  AVT 464 - Airport Certified Manager
• •  AVT 470 - UAS Flight and Data Acquisition Lab
• •  AVT 485 - Helicopter Maintenance
• •  AVT 497 - Senior Project
• •  AVT 498 - Research Project
• •  AVT 560 - Airport Master Planning and Design

College of Technology and Aviation

• •  COT 497 - Undergraduate Research Experience
• •  COT 611 - Introduction to and Overview of Aircraft Certification
• •  COT 622 - Aircraft Type Certification
• •  COT 634 - Aircraft Production Certification
• •  COT 636 - Aircraft Certification Project
• •  COT 660 - Airport Law
• •  COT 663 - UAS Flight Operations Management
• •  COT 664 - UAS Program Management
• •  COT 674 - Processing Techniques for Low-Altitude Remotely Sensed Data
• •  COT 675 - Acquisition and Advanced Processing of LARS Data
• •  COT 676 - Low-Altitude Remote-Sensing Product/Project Development
• •  COT 703 - Project Management for Professionals
• •  COT 704 - Managerial Finances, Metrics, and Analytics